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MM12 MXA

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,915 mi
Last recorded146,915 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM12 MXA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 146,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 141,806 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2024 136,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,635 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 105,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 98,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,758 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 82,560 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2018 82,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,213 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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MM12 MXA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM12 MXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MM12 MXA registered?

MM12 MXA is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is MM12 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM12 MXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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